Skip to main content
jmtouscany
Inspiring
Aug 9, 2026 3:08 PM UTC
Answered

You can’t open the application “Adobe Photoshop 2026” because it may be damaged or incomplete.

I have uninstalled Photoshop 2026.  And attempted to reinstall Photoshop 2026, version 27.9.1.  It won’t install on my Apple iMac desktop computer.  macOS Tahoe 26.5.1.

 

Any help is greatly apppreciated.

 

 

    jmtouscanyCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Aug 11, 2026 9:29 PM UTC

    I was finally able to install Photoshop 2025.  Not 2026.  My Premier is working and Illustrator too.

    View reply

    14 replies

    mophoto10699141
    mophoto10699141
    Participant
    Aug 11, 2026 8:47 PM UTC

    I’m having the same issue.. it wont open.. havent tried re-installing it.. was having some issues with updating adobe premiere too, but I restarted my computer/updated mac osx and then it worked.. but photoshop is still saying its broken/cant open..   let me know if you find a solution! 

     

    I’m on a macbook m1 max pro with latest mac osx

    Translate
    jmtouscanyAuthorCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Aug 11, 2026 9:29 PM UTC

    I was finally able to install Photoshop 2025.  Not 2026.  My Premier is working and Illustrator too.

    Translate
    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Peru BobCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    Aug 10, 2026 12:12 AM UTC

    Are you using the CC App to install it?

    Translate
    jmtouscanyAuthor
    Inspiring
    Aug 10, 2026 12:24 AM UTC

    Yes.  Using the CC App to attempt to install.

    Translate
    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Peru BobCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    Aug 10, 2026 12:11 AM UTC

    What size is your drive, and how full is it?

    Translate
    jmtouscanyAuthor
    Inspiring
    Aug 10, 2026 12:23 AM UTC

    550 GB.  350 GB full.  150 GB free.

    Translate
    jmtouscanyAuthor
    Inspiring
    Aug 10, 2026 12:27 AM UTC

    500 GB.  350 GB full.  150 GB free.

    Translate
    jmtouscanyAuthor
    Inspiring
    Aug 9, 2026 4:18 PM UTC

    I attempt to reinstall.  It gets to 47% then quits.  And tells me to “Retry”.  I have done this 3 times now. And installation continues to fail.

    Translate
    Generous_Sunset0867
    Participant
    Sep 6, 2026 9:48 PM UTC

    My Photoshop install is stuck at 49%. Should I cancel the install?

     

    Translate
    jmtouscanyAuthor
    Inspiring
    Sep 7, 2026 2:29 PM UTC

    I would suggest reverting to an earlier version of Photoshop to get any work done.  That’s what I did and haven’t looked back for the time being.

    Translate
    kglad
    Community Expert
    kgladCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    Aug 9, 2026 3:24 PM UTC

    does your computer meet specs:

     

    https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html 

    Translate
    jmtouscanyAuthor
    Inspiring
    Aug 9, 2026 3:38 PM UTC

    Yes, it does.  I’m running macOS Tahoe 26.5.1 on my 24” iMac 2024.  Photoshop 2026 was running fine until I attempted to open yesterday, 8/8/2026.  That’s when I got the error message.  

    Translate
    kglad
    Community Expert
    kgladCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    Aug 10, 2026 1:27 PM UTC

    ​@jmtouscany 

     

    did you uninstall ps using the cc desktop app and did you see any problems doing that?

    Translate
    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices